Job Details
Salary: $28.85 - $35.67 Hourly
Location : Water Plant-City of Flint
Job Type: Full-Time Permanent
Job Number: 24-00047B
Department: Utilities - Water Plant
Opening Date: 05/03/2024
FLSA: Determined by Position
Bargaining Unit: 1600
Job Level: 42
DESCRIPTION
Supervises and/or participates in the installation, maintenance, and repair of all electrical wiring, apparatus, luminaires, motors, industrial instruments, and other equipment under the jurisdiction of the City of Flint Utilities; performs related work as required.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED: Works under the supervision of an employee of higher level who makes assignments and checks work for conformance with desired result and established standards.
SUPERVISION EXERCISED: May exercise supervision over equal or lower level employees engaged in the installation, repair or maintenance of electrical equipment and associated work. May exercise limited supervision over higher level employees in electrically dangerous situations for safety purposes only.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Supervises and participates in the installation, alteration, maintenance, and repair of wiring systems, electric motors, transformers, wiring, conduits and raceways, luminaries, electrical control devices, meters, electrical timing control, programmable logic controllers, and electrically operated devices ranging from 24VDC to 4160 VAC.
- Supervises and participates in installing electrical support structures, including lighting poles, boxes, and conduits.
- Strings cables and wires. Installs, splices and repairs all kinds of wiring, including underground and overhead.
- Installs and maintains motors, meters, and generators, dresses and polishes commutators, seats and replaces brushes, performs complex conduit bending and raceway system installations, performs other electrical and mechanical work as needed.
- Install, inspects, repairs and maintains all metering controls, recorders, magnetic flow meters and other similar instrumentation and laboratory equipment in conjunction with Utilities Instrumentation Technicians.
- Troubleshoots, identifies and makes emergency repairs and adjustments on electrical equipment and wiring systems. Makes emergency repairs to boilers and all condensate return tanks. Locates and clears short circuits.
- Cleans, maintains, installs and repairs battery systems and emergency electrical generator systems; Cleans, maintains, installs and repairs low voltage and medium voltage electrical distribution equipment, motor control centers and variable frequency drives ranging from 24VDC to 4160 VAC and 46K VAC. Operates medium voltage utility switching.
- Maintains stock of electrical fittings, wire, conduit, equipment and appurtenances as required.
- Utilizes computer-based work order system to document work performed and to create work orders. Follows written and oral instructions from supervisor.
- May be required to draw diagrams/schematics of work performed.
- Employee may be called to respond to emergencies after hours.
MINIMUM ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS1) At least four years of practical experience in industrial or commercial electrical construction or maintenance OR At least four years of combined practical experience and training in industrial or commercial electrical construction or maintenance at a registered trade or technical school. (The combination MUST include at least two years of practical experience.)
2) Considerable knowledge of the standard practices, materials, tools and equipment of the trade.
3) Considerable knowledge of the hazards and precautionary measures peculiar to the trade. Knowledge of lockout-tagout and arc-flash protection is required.
4) Working knowledge of the National Electrical Code/NFPA 70.
5) Ability to work from drawings and specifications and to understand and carry out written and oral instructions.
6) Considerable Skill in the use and operation of the tools and equipment of the trade.
7) Skill in locating and repairing defects in electrical systems and equipment.
8) Ability to meet or exceed the physical, mental and visual standards of the position.
9) Ability and willingness to work in a manner that will not endanger the safety of oneself, other persons, and equipment.
10) Ability to coordinate and work closely with other City employees and contractors across multiple cost centers. Ability to coordinate and work closely with Utility companies and other entities. Ability to respectfully interface with the citizens of Flint and the public.
11) Other related duties.
NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:A. Possession of a valid State of Michigan Class 3 Electrical Journeyman's License.
B. Possession of a valid Michigan Driver's License before appointment
C. Ability to meet annual fit test certification standards for respiratory equipment such as SCBA equipment. (Facial hair must be kept in such a manner as to pass the certification.)
D. Ability to obtain and maintain certification in skills necessary for job performance such as Forklift/High-Low certification and permit required confined space entrant and attendant certification.
E. Ability to obtain and maintain at least a HAZWOPER level 1 (First Responder - Awareness) certification.
F. Ability to obtain a Permit Entry Confined Space permit with entrant & attendant certification.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION Physical DemandsWhile performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to reach with hands and arms. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk and use hands to finger, feel or operate objects, tools or controls. The employee is occasionally required to sit, climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk or hear. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move more than 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and the employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.
You must meet the minimum entrance requirements and attach supporting documentation to be considered for employment. Failure to supply required documentation (i.e. Transcripts, Driver's License, incomplete application) will result in disqualification for consideration. Employees hired by the City must maintain residency as follows: Local 1600 - within 20 miles of the nearest boundary of the City of Flint.
Please be sure to complete the application in full. Resumes may be uploaded with your application, but will not be accepted in lieu of a fully completed application and will not be considered for qualifying credit. "See Resume" or "See Attachment" will NOT be accepted.The job description does not constitute an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills. It is also not an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.The City of Flint recognizes the value of benefits to employees and their families and offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package to eligible full-time employees. Benefits will be provided based upon employment status. Benefits offered include the following:Retirement Program: City of Flint eligible employees participate in the MERS hybrid plan. The MERS Hybrid Plan offers you two important tools. The stability and security of a defined benefit plan, combined with the flexibility and investment choice of a defined contribution plan to help you achieve your retirement goals. At retirement, you'll receive a modest lifetime defined benefit (DB) and a separate defined contribution (DC) account you manage.
The DC plan requires an employee pretax irrevocable contribution of 1%-5% (Exempts employees contribute 5%). The employer pays the DB portion and matches the employee's DC contribution. (Maximum employer match is capped at 10% for both the DB & DC. DB is always funded first). Employee contributions are 100% vested. Employer DC contributions vest at 20% per year and fully vest after 5 years. DB portion vests after 6 years and is payable at age 60. The City of Flint is a reciprocal employer under Act 88
Insurance Benefits: The City of Flint offers medical insurance (HAP and BCBS of Michigan), dental and vision to eligible employees, their spouses, and qualified dependents. Life & AD&D and short-term disability are available for free to eligible employees after six months of employment. The City of Flint offers a $100 per month opt-out payment for any employee who has other insurance coverage through a spouse or former employer and chooses not to take the City's medical insurance.
Eligible employees can also enroll in flexible spending accounts for both medical and dependents. They have immediate access to the full amount selected while paying back that amount with pre-tax payroll deductions over the following year.
City of Flint eligible employees also participate in an HCSP plan for future retiree health care costs. Employees contribute $600 pre-tax yearly ($23.08 each pay they work and/are paid 40 hours regular wages) and the employer matches $1500 yearly ($57.70 each pay they work and/are paid 40 hours regular wages). This plan is available for use after termination of employment. (The employer match is vested 20% each year and 100% vested after 5 years.)
EAP: The Ulliance Life Advisor Employee Assistance Program is designed to help employees, their spouses or live-in partners and their dependents through the age of 26 with the many personal/work challenges that we all encounter from time to timeThe Ulliance Life Advisor Employee Assistance Program is confidential, and no cost to eligible employees, spouses/partners or covered dependents.
Voluntary Plans: The City of Flint also allows eligible employees to participate in voluntary supplemental programs. Aflac, Colonial, Equitable 457 plan and Mission Square 457 plans are available to employees. The 457 plans require pre-tax deductions. The 457 plans also allow employees to borrow up to 50% of their balance with a 5-year repayment schedule.
Professional Development: Eligible employees can apply for a $500 educational reimbursement per calendar year. Curriculums must be job-related courses from an accredited educational institution while maintaining a full-time employment status.
Student Loan Forgiveness: As an employee of the City of Flint, you may be allowed to participate in programs that forgive the balance of qualifying student loans. Information to help determine if you qualify is available from the US Department of Education.
Paid Holidays: Eligible employees receive holidays each year including New Year's Eve and Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, the 4th of July, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve and Day. (** Sworn Officers receive Easter Sunday holiday instead of New Year's Eve holiday).
PTO (Paid Time Off): PTO is provided according to union contracts and/or exempt policies to eligible employees. Earned PTO balances carry over each year and are paid out at termination for any employee with 6-month seniority.
Flex (Comp Time): Sworn Officers are allowed to bank overtime at 1.5 hours x hours worked. Flex time is used as leave time and the employee is paid out for any unused eligible hours at termination.
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Do you have at least four (4) years of practical experience in industrial or commercial electrical construction or maintenance OR at least four (4) years of combined practical experience and training in industrial or commercial electrical construction or maintenance at a registered trade or technical school? (The combination MUST include at least two years of practical experience.)
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Do you possess a valid State of Michigan Class 3 Electrical Journeyman's License?
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Do you have a valid Michigan Driver's License? If no, you must obtain one if hired.
Required Question